Kent · England
Tapas Catering for Dartford events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Dartford. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Sharing boards for evening guests
- Engagement parties
- Welcome-drink canapés
Tapas catering in Dartford
Paella compared with other options
Tapas are flexible, so they fit most plans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
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Tapas catering for your event in Dartford
We’ll suggest a selection to suit your timings and guests, whether tapas are a starter or the whole meal. For work receptions and tapas starters, we can cook padrón peppers, albóndigas and patatas bravas for your guests.
In a town like Dartford, tapas suit garden parties, hall parties and receptions. Hot tapas need a spot to finish them. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
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How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Dartford is around 9:20pm in June, so canapés can go round outdoors on a summer evening.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and serving style.
- We put together a tapas selection and a quote.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- We pack down when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or DA1 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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What tapas catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
Thinking about tapas catering for your event in Dartford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Who books tapas catering in Dartford?
Easy to eat with a glass in hand.
In Dartford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
- Office parties and launches
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place and Gardens (2.8 miles west) and Red House (4.1 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Dartford: venues and local tips
Dartford is about 14 miles east of London, in Kent. Across the DA1 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity. A picnic in Central Park? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is frequently easier for catering. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Dartford, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cover events in every part of the DA1, DA2, DA5 and DA13 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Street and Temple Hill Square, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You’ll find Dartford on the A2 and A206, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Dartford for tapas catering include Temple Hill (1 mile north), Hawley (1 mile south), Stone (2 miles east), Clement Street (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east). Dartford is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you will also find West Hill Hospital (0.6 miles west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). Not far away are Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy (0.7 miles south-east) and Stone Lodge School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Colyers (2.9 miles north-west)
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Check diets in advance
- Book staff to carry canapés round
- Tell us what role tapas play
- Make sure dishes are labelled
Each dish is labelled.
Serving boards and crockery.
Questions from Dartford
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Dartford for guests?
Dartford station, in Dartford itself.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do we need staff for canapés?
Staff make canapés work, and we can provide them.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas and canapés can be booked on their own.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Table space for sharing dishes at seated meals
- Unloading access
- A spot for our serving station
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Manchego & membrillo
- Olives & bread
- Tortilla española
- Gambas al ajillo
- Padrón peppers
- Patatas bravas
- Croquetas
- Serrano ham
- Chorizo in red wine
- Albóndigas
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
About the dishes
Patatas bravas
A tapas classic.
Croquetas
Crisp outside, creamy inside, often with ham or mushroom.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff